Why the United Nations Still Matters in a Time of War

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The United Nations continues to play a vital role in diplomacy even during times of war. Despite criticism of being procedural and slow, the UN remains essential for international dialogue and conflict resolution in crises.

War has a way of making diplomacy look irrelevant. When missiles are launched, cities are destroyed, and leaders harden their positions, talk can seem weak beside force. In those moments, the United Nations is often dismissed as slow, procedural, and detached from reality. That criticism is understandable. It is also too easy. The United Nations was not created for calm … Read more The post Why the United Nations Still Matters in a Time of War appeared first on Small Wars Journal by Arizona State University.